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National Aeronautics And Space Administration·Maryland

NASA Postdoctoral Program-3 (NPP-3) - Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP)

Closes 10/30/2026$2M – $5MRequest for Proposal
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The NASA Postdoctoral Program‑3 (NPP‑3) seeks a contractor to provide full program‑level management and administration services for NASA’s post‑doctoral fellowship program, covering recruitment, application processing, peer‑review coordination, fellow onboarding, ongoing support, financial reporting, and performance metrics. The effort is a hybrid firm‑fixed‑price/ cost‑plus‑fixed‑fee contract with a 12‑month base period and up to four one‑month extensions, plus a 90‑day phase‑in period. The contractor must maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) under FISMA 2024, handle J‑1 visa sponsorship, ensure Section 508 web accessibility, and comply with extensive security, export‑control, and small‑business subcontracting requirements. • Manage all aspects of the NASA Postdoctoral Program, including solicitation, peer‑review, award, and fellow support. • Provide a secure, dual‑stack (IPv4/IPv6) web portal with Section 508 compliance and continuous performance reporting. • Deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports (NASA NF 533 series) and an annual program effectiveness report. • Administer J‑1 visa processing, travel approvals, and compliance with NASA security, IT, and export‑control policies.

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Contact

Leona D. Ellis(Contracting Officer)

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
10/16/2026
Questions due
10/30/2026
Closes
10/30/2026
Projected award
4/1/2027
Duration
12 months

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Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Consulting Services
NAICS
541612
Solicitation №
80HQTR27R0006

Budget estimate

$2,000,000 – $5,000,000

No contract value is disclosed, but the solicitation cites the $29 M small‑business size standard for NAICS 541612. Similar federal program‑management contracts of this scope (12‑month base plus limited extensions) typically range from $2 M to $5 M in total award value, reflecting staffing, web‑development, travel‑admin, and reporting costs.

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